The Doctor shuddered, letting his eyes shut in a last attempt to block out the reality of the situation. He didn't even bother to respond to Valek's suggestions. There was no way the Doctor was going to find the process pleasurable, especially when he knew it would turn him into a heartless killer, a shadow of his former self. As each second passed, the Doctor became more and more certain that it was going to happen. His eyes snapped open as Valek grabbed onto his head with a great deal of force, flinching with fear as he assumed the apology signified a bite. As the darkness washed over him, the Doctor's last thoughts were clinging to the light and goodness of the universe with all the hope he had left.